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Food safety laws in states

Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that all food establishments display the names and addresses of their owners and employees. In July, the Supreme Court put a hold on similar orders issued by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. What are the regulations for selling food in India?  Licensing and… Continue reading Food safety laws in states

What are Psychedelic Drugs?

Why in the News? Researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in collaboration with researchers from Cornell, Yale, and Columbia has uncovered how a psychedelic drug interacts with the brain to alleviate anxiety. About Psychedelic Drugs Psychedelic drugs are a class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes.  These drugs… Continue reading What are Psychedelic Drugs?

Species in News: Golden Langur

Why in the News? The construction of wildlife passages and artificial canopy bridges along the India-Bhutan border has been prompted by increased deaths of the endangered golden langur due to road accidents. About Golden Langur Details Identification Recognizable by the color of their fur, which gives them their name. Fur color changes with the seasons.… Continue reading Species in News: Golden Langur

Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)

Why in the News? Scientists at Purdue University have figured out how to levitate and spin Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) in a vacuum. What are FNDs? Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) are stable, non-toxic carbon nanoparticles that emit consistent fluorescence, have a lifespan over 10 nanoseconds, and can be levitated and spun for advanced quantum research applications. What… Continue reading Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)

F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?

Why in the News? SEBI has introduced a six-step framework to protect investors and curb speculative trading, specifically targeting futures and options (F&O) trading by reducing volumes on expiry days and limiting retail participation. What are the Future and Options (F&O)? Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset (like stocks, indexes, or commodities)… Continue reading F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?

How India’s Temples are Run?

Why in the News? As the Supreme Court hears petitions about the alleged adulteration of ghee in Lord Venkateswara’s Laddu Prasadam, many religious organizations have renewed their demand to free temples from government control. How are Religious Places managed in India? Muslim and Christian places of worship are managed by community-run boards or trusts. Hindu,… Continue reading How India’s Temples are Run?

Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti

Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing special Gram Sabhas across 750 Gram Panchayats on 2nd October 2024, marking Gandhi Jayanti. Vision to Achieve Gram Swaraj Through People’s Participation These special Gram Sabhas will embody Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj—a vision of self-reliant villages driven by people’s participation in decision-making.… Continue reading Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti

BRCA Testing

Why in the News? Angelina Jolie’s case highlighted hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) after she underwent preventive surgeries due to a BRCA1 gene mutation. What is BRCA Testing? BRCA testing is a genetic test that looks for mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes normally help repair DNA, but when they are… Continue reading BRCA Testing

In news: Arun River 

Why in the News? The Arun River, which flows across Nepal and Tibet, is eroding rock and soil in its basin, leading to the rise of Mount Everest by up to 2 mm a year. How is Arun River making the Everest taller? The Arun River is contributing to the rise of Mount Everest through… Continue reading In news: Arun River 

Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly

Why in the News? A recent study has found that the overexploitation of medicinal plants, is threatening the survival of swallowtail butterflies in the forest habitats of Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region. About Swallowtail Butterfly Details Family and Species Family: Papilionidae Global species: 573 Indian species: 77 Characteristics Large size, brightly colored wings, tail-like extensions on… Continue reading Species in News: Swallowtail Butterfly

[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (UPSC CSE 2018) Q). In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of… Continue reading [1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy

Why in the News? Recently, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma to grant ST status to tea tribes, he was also strategically countering the BJP’s campaign in election-bound Jharkhand. Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status Recognition of Marginalization: The Jharkhand CM has emphasized that the tea tribes in Assam, numbering around 70… Continue reading Tea tribes marginalized in Assam despite their contribution to the economy

Annular Solar Eclipse

Why in the News? An annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of South America on October 2, 2023.  It, however, will not be visible from India. What is a Solar Eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light either fully or partially,… Continue reading Annular Solar Eclipse

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Why in the News? Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty will be conferred with the 2022 Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Mithun Chakraborty to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award  Mithun Chakraborty has played a wide range of roles throughout his career, from a tribal in ‘Mrigayaa’ (1976) to an action hero and a dancing star, becoming one of the most… Continue reading Dadasaheb Phalke Award

[pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024

Why in the News? The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND-2024 has commenced in Uttarakhand. About Exercise KAZIND-2024 Exercise KAZIND is an annual joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan. It was first initiated as Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK in 2016 and later renamed Exercise KAZIND after the second edition. The exercise involves Army contingents from both… Continue reading [pib] Exercise KAZIND-2024

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